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Forgotten Women

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Live audio dramas celebrating British female activists of the 20th Century.

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United Kingdom

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Live audio dramas celebrating British female activists of the 20th Century.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Spare Rib

9/20/2019
Forgotten Women is a history and performance project dedicated to remembering female activists of 20th century Britain. This podcast is a creative collaboration between Peer Productions and Bishopsgate Institute. This episode celebrates the feminist magazine Spare Rib using the original articles and features, where possible we have cited the original contributor(s). Spare Rib was collated and edited by Rebecca Alloway, Joshua Moore and Ellie Shortt. Spare Rib was recorded live in July 2019 at South Hill Park Arts Centre. This episode was directed and produced by Rebecca Alloway, sound design was composed and performed by Anna Clock. The technician was Mike Taylor. The cast were: Liam Beard, Nancy Hannigan, Kate Mylum, Joshua Moore, Susan Salmon, Ellie Shortt, Casey Smith, Eleanor Stock, Rosanna Weber and Abby Wilkinson. For more information please visit our website: www.forgottenwomen.co.uk. Please follow us on twitter @_forgottenwomen and on instagram @forgottenwomenpodcast. Thank you to the brilliant Dr Michelle Johansen for her guidance and support. This podcast is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England.

Duration:00:20:59

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Green Class

4/26/2019
Forgotten Women is a history and performance project dedicated to remembering female activists of 20th century Britain. This podcast is a creative collaboration between Peer Productions and Bishopsgate Institute. This episode celebrates the founder of Mencap Judy Fryd alongside some contemporary struggles of special needs mums. Green Class was written by Nina Lemon and recorded live in March 2019 at South Hill Park Arts Centre. This episode was directed and produced by Rebecca Alloway, music was composed and performed by Liam Beard and Ellie Shortt. The technician was Mike Taylor. The cast were: Liam Beard, Felix Berendse, Saoirse Doyle, Nancy Hannigan, William Meek, Joshua Moore, Charlotte Rowley, Emma Selwyn, Ellie Shortt, Casey Smith, Eleanor Stock, Rosanna Weber and Abby Wilkinson. For more information on the project please visit our website: www.forgottenwomen.co.uk. There you can also find exclusive content from our writers and creatives. Please follow us on twitter at @_forgottenwomen and on instagram at @forgottenwomenpodcast. Thank you to the wonderful historian Dr Michelle Johansen for her guidance and support. This podcast is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England. We would really love it if you could rate, review and subscribe to help other people find the podcast.

Duration:00:50:00

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Make Noise

4/12/2019
Forgotten Women is a history and performance project dedicated to remembering female activists of 20th century Britain. This podcast is a creative collaboration between Peer Productions and Bishopsgate Institute. This episode examines the Women of Greenham and 2017 Women's March protest. Make Noise was written by Guleraana Mir and recorded live in July 2018 at South Hill Park Arts Centre. This episode was directed and produced by Rebecca Alloway, music was composed and performed by Anna Clock. The technician was Mike Taylor. The cast were: Leah Hoskin, Phoebe Jones, Simran Kular, Victoria Mcfarlane, Susan Salmon, James Short and Georgina Stone. Chorus were: Eleanor Bailey, Rosalyn Jackson, Christina Parelle and Holly-Anne White. For more information on the project please visit our website: www.forgottenwomen.co.uk. There you can also find exclusive content from our writers and creatives. Please follow us on twitter at @_forgottenwomen and on instagram at @forgottenwomenpodcast. Thank you to the wonderful historian Dr Michelle Johansen for her guidance and support. This podcast is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England. We would really love it if you could rate, review and subscribe to help other people find the podcast.

Duration:00:22:26

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Miss World 1970

3/29/2019
Forgotten Women is a history and performance project dedicated to remembering female activists of 20th century Britain. This podcast is a creative collaboration between Peer Productions and Bishopsgate Institute. This episode examines the 1970 Miss World London protest. Miss World 1970 was written by Paula B Stanic and recorded live in July 2018 at South Hill Park Arts Centre. This episode was directed and produced by Rebecca Alloway, music was composed and performed by Anna Clock. The technician was Mike Taylor. The cast were: Eleanor Bailey, Rosie Cunnew, Rosalyn Jackson, Christina Parelle, Robert Twaddle and Holly-Anne Catherine White. For more information on the project please visit our website: www.forgottenwomen.co.uk. There you can also find exclusive content from our writers and creatives. Please follow us on twitter at @_forgottenwomen and on instagram at @forgottenwomenpodcast. Thank you to the wonderful historian Dr Michelle Johansen for her guidance and support. This podcast is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England. We would really love it if you could rate, review and subscribe to help other people find the podcast.

Duration:00:33:46

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A Brief History of Suffrage

1/25/2019
Forgotten Women is a history and performance project dedicated to remembering female activists of 20th century Britain. This podcast is a creative collaboration between Peer Productions and Bishopsgate Institute. This episode examines three moments in the Suffrage struggle. A Brief History of Suffrage was written by Rebecca Alloway and the cast and recorded live in June 2018 at South Hill Park Arts Centre. This episode was directed and produced by Rebecca Alloway. The cast were: Eleanor Bailey, Rosie Cunnew, Phoebe Jones, Bethany Monk-Lane and Georgina Stone For more information on the project please visit our website: www.forgottenwomen.co.uk. There you can also find exclusive content from our writers and creatives. Please follow us on twitter at @_forgottenwomen and on instagram at @forgottenwomenpodcast. Thank you to the wonderful historian Dr Michelle Johansen for her guidance and support. This podcast is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England. We would really love it if you could rate, review and subscribe to help other people find the podcast.

Duration:00:16:11

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Sophia

12/7/2018
Forgotten Women is a history and performance project dedicated to remembering female activists of 20th century Britain. This podcast is a creative collaboration between Peer Productions and Bishopsgate Institute. This episode explores the life of Sophia Duleep Singh. Sophia was written by Beverley Andrews and recorded live in June 2018 at South Hill Park Arts Centre. This episode was directed and produced by Rebecca Alloway. The Composer and Musician was Anna Clock. Sophia Duleep Singh was played by Theresa Godly. Annie was played by Rosie Cunnew. Irene was played by Eleanor Bailey. Sally was played by Georgina Stone. Maharaja Duleep Singh was played by Zaki Sadiki. Rani Jindan and Bamba Duleep Singh was played by Simran Kular. Queen Victoria was played by Stefy Barton. Lady in Waiting and Emmeline Pankhurst was played by Bethany Monk-Lane. Lord Curzon was played by Robert Twaddle. Lady Colley and Una was played by Becky Kerly. Mrs Cupellers was played by Phoebe Jones. Winston Churchill and policeman was played by James Short. The writer would like to acknowledge the following source: Sophia - Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary by Anita Anand. For more information on the project please visit our website: www.forgottenwomen.co.uk. There you can also find exclusive content from our writers and creatives. Please follow us on twitter at @_forgottenwomen and on instagram at @forgottenwomenpodcast. Thank you to the wonderful historian Dr Michelle Johansen for her guidance and support. This podcast is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England. We would really love it if you could rate, review and subscribe to help other people find the podcast.

Duration:00:40:15

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Out For The Count

11/23/2018
Forgotten Women is a history and performance project dedicated to remembering female activists of 20th century Britain. This podcast is a creative collaboration between Peer Productions and Bishopsgate Institute. This episode examines the protest of some Suffragettes and Suffragists on the night of the 1911 Census. Out for the Count was written by Judy Upton and recorded live in June 2018 at South Hill Park Arts Centre. This episode was directed and produced by Rebecca Alloway. The Composer and Musician was Anna Clock. Ursula was played by Bethany Monk-Lane, Emily Wilding Davison was played by Becky Kerly, Marie Lawson was played by Rosalyn Jackson, David was played by James Short, Mrs Smedley and Decima Moore were played by Eleanor Bailey, Helen was played by Phoebe Jones, Florrie was played by Rosie Cunnew, Hester was played by Georgina Stone, Charlotte was played by Nikki Fisher and Joe was played by Robert Twaddle. For more information on the project please visit our website: www.forgottenwomen.co.uk. There you can also find exclusive content from our writers and creatives. Please follow us on twitter at @_forgottenwomen and on instagram at @forgottenwomenpodcast. Thank you to the wonderful historian Dr Michelle Johansen for her guidance and support. This podcast is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England. We would really love it if you could rate, review and subscribe to help other people find the podcast.

Duration:00:24:19

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Pilot: The Women of Greenham Common

11/4/2018
Forgotten Women is a history and performance project dedicated to remembering female activists of 20th century Britain. In our second pilot episode our young creatives look at the Women of Greenham Common and their protest of nuclear weapons. Recorded in December 2017 at South Hill Park, this episode was written by Nina Lemon and directed and produced by Rebecca Alloway. Additional content and performances by: Nikki Fisher, Philippa Hendry, Rosalyn Jackson, Becky Kerly, Christina Parelle, James Short and Holly-Anne White. Leave us a review and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

Duration:00:29:05

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Pilot: Roberta Cowell

10/24/2018
Forgotten Women is a history and performance project dedicated to remembering female activists of 20th century Britain. In our pilot episode we look at Roberta Cowell: the first person to legally change her gender in the UK. Recorded in December 2017 at South Hill Park, this episode was written, directed and produced by Rebecca Alloway. Additional content and performances by: Nikki Fisher, Philippa Hendry, Rosalyn Jackson, Becky Kerly, Christina Parelle, James Short and Holly-Anne White. Leave us a review and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

Duration:00:44:04